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Trump announces Project Freedom to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz

Project Freedom would begin on Monday (May 4, 2026) morning in West Asia, Mr. Trump said, adding that his representatives are having discussions with Iran that could lead to something very positive for all

The Hindu 4 May 2026 4:27 am

Journalists key to truth amid fast information flow: minister

Indonesias communications minister said journalists play a critical role in safeguarding truth as information ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 9:12 pm

Ambassador: Belitung now just 50 minutes by flight from Singapore

Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore, Hotmangaradja Pontas Pandjaitan, described Belitung District in Bangka Belitung ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 9:11 pm

Indonesia's police to build smart HQ in Yogyakarta with data systems

Indonesias National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the new Yogyakarta Regional Police headquarters will ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 9:01 pm

Lianlian DigiTech Returns to Money20/20 Asia, Expanding Its Global Payments Ecosystem

Lianlian DigiTech, a leading global provider of digital payment services, was once again invited to participate in ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 7:25 pm

Asia's Top Dairy Yili Sweeps Awards at GDIC Asia 2026

From April 22 to 23, the 9th Global Dairy Innovation Congress (GDIC) Asia 2026 took place in Singapore. Dr. Ignatius ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 7:05 pm

Mouser Electronics New Product Insider: Over 9,000 New Parts Added in First Quarter of 2026

As an authorized distributor,Mouser Electronics, Inc. is focused on the rapid introduction of new products and ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 6:38 pm

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Celebrates the Arrival of Chinese Superstars: Hua Chenyu and Luo Yunxi's Permanent Wax Figures

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is thrilled to announce the official debut of two multi-talented icons from Mainland ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 6:31 pm

WEPACK 2026 Concludes on a Record High, Reinforcing China's Role at the Heart of the Global Packaging Industry

The three-dayWEPACK 2026 World Expo of Packaging Industrysuccessfully concluded at Shenzhen World ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 6:22 pm

Vesak celebration in Singkawang promotes tolerance, nationalism

Vesak 2570 BE celebrations in Singkawang, West Kalimantan, were marked not only by religious rituals but also by social ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 6:17 pm

Indonesia targets July launch for Sekolah Rakyat sites

Indonesia aims to begin operating tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat schools by July at 97 construction sites, Social Affairs ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 6:11 pm

World IP Day 2026: PitchMark launches Ideas.Exchange to help creators safeguard and license ideas in the age of AI

To mark World IP Day 2026, PitchMark today launchedIdeas.Exchange, a firstofitskind platform ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 6:05 pm

5,000+ Brands Spotlight Global Trends at RX Huabo's Shenzhen Gift Fair 2026

For international buyers seeking new products, reliable suppliers, and market-ready trends,organized byRX ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 5:48 pm

Indonesia targets out-of-school children with free schools

Indonesias Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat program targets ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 4:59 pm

West Kalimantan pushes education drive for 2045 goal

West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan pledged to boost human capital through wider education access to support ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 4:15 pm

Indonesian govt considers Minyakita price hike on rising CPO costs

Indonesia is considering raising the retail price ceiling for Minyakita cooking oil as global crude palm oil prices ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 2:37 pm

TVRI, RRI, ANTARA promote 2026 World Cup broadcast

State broadcaster TVRI, state radio RRI, and ANTARA News Agency are promoting the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 1:15 pm

Minister thanks teachers on National Education Day

Education Minister Abdul Muti expressed appreciation to teachers across Indonesia for their role in advancing ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 1:03 pm

Gov't commits to implement policies protecting labours, optimising uni

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned several ministers of Kabinet Merah Putihto discuss several issues ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 12:09 pm

Prabowo reviews education, defense policies on a meeting last night

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday evening (May 2) convened a closed-door meeting with cabinet and ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 9:29 am

Jakarta police question 31 witnesses over Bekasi train collision

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have questioned 31 witnesses over a train accident at Bekasi Timur Station in Bekasi, ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 8:40 am

Govt intensifies efforts to free hostages on MT Honor 25: lawmaker

The Indonesian government is continuing efforts to secure the release of four nationals held hostage aboard the MT ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 8:23 am

Israel-Iran war LIVE: President Trump says he is reviewing new Iranian proposal to end war

Mr. Trump say he was not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal in negotiations to end the war between the countries, rejecting the plan almost as soon as it was delivered.

The Hindu 3 May 2026 8:06 am

Indonesia finishes 65 fishing villages, eyes Phase II

Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries announced that 65 Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) have ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 7:59 am

Indonesia pushes immunization as 960,000 children unvaccinated

Indonesia's Health Ministry, along with UNICEF and WHO, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen immunization ...

Antara News 3 May 2026 7:47 am

Can relocating Pablo Escobars hippos to Anant Ambanis Vantara solve Colombias problem?

Why are the hippos scheduled to be culled? Can Vantara house 80 hippos? Can wild animals be relocated to India?

The Hindu 3 May 2026 1:55 am

What did the U.S. Supreme Court change in Louisiana?

Why did Louisiana redraw districts, creating a new Black-majority district? How did Louisianas situation bring two legal problems into direct collision? What did the Court decide about the Voting Rights Act? What are the implications and concerns?

The Hindu 3 May 2026 1:47 am

Indonesia adds 53 flight routes to improve connectivity

Indonesias state-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura (InJourney Airports) is adding 53 flight routes to ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 10:37 pm

Lawmaker calls for measurable quality improvements in education system

An Indonesian lawmaker urged more targeted, measurable, and sustainable improvements in education quality as the nation ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 9:52 pm

Indonesia to maintain coal use amid energy security concerns

Indonesia will continue to rely on coalfired power plants (PLTU) to ensure energy efficiency and keep electricity ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 7:40 pm

Indonesia pushes CNG as cheaper LPG alternative

Indonesia is developing compressed natural gas (CNG) in 3kilogram cylinders as an alternative to liquefied petroleum ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 7:26 pm

Indonesia to receive Russian crude soon, minister says

Indonesia will soon receive crude oil from Russia as part of efforts to maintain national energy supply security amid ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 6:10 pm

Minister stresses mindset, mentality, mission to advance education

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Muti is calling for a focus on mindset, mentality, and mission, ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 5:50 pm

NTB museum promotes village education on preserving cultural heritage

The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) State Museum is strengthening education for rural communities on preserving historical and ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 4:58 pm

National Education Day: Keeping the spirit of eastern Indonesia alive

The morning at a vocational high school in Bajawa District, Ngada Regency, begins with a sound that signifies both ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 4:52 pm

FIS oCFO and Antara Convene Finance Leaders to Discuss Future-Ready Finance

Jakarta (ANTARA) FIS, a global financial technology company, in collaboration with Indonesias state news ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 4:49 pm

Indonesia maintains fertilizer supply amid global turmoil: envoy

State-run fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Indonesia has been able to maintain supply stability amid global turmoil, ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 4:21 pm

Deputy minister highlights womens role in creative economy

Indonesias Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar, underscored the vital role of women in shaping the ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 3:33 pm

Police ensure workers' protection through its Labour Desk

Deputy Chief of the National Police, Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, said the police are ensuring worker protection ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 3:30 pm

Papua Highlands plants 3,000 trees to mark National Education Day

The Papua Highlands Provincial Government planted 3,000 trees to commemorate Indonesias 2026 National Education ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 3:25 pm

Education Day: Indonesia pushes deep learning to advance potential

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has designated the deep learning approach as a priority initiative to ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 3:15 pm

NATO says working with U.S. to understand' decision to cut troops in Germany

The U.S. move came after President Donald Trump renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said that Iran was humiliating Washington in negotiations to end the war in the West Asia

The Hindu 2 May 2026 3:08 pm

Whale shark study reveals crossborder migration across 13 countries

An Indonesian research team has found that whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) migrate across at least 13 countries and ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 2:57 pm

Deputy Minister urges ecological awareness in education

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Fajar Riza Ul Haq called for Central Kalimantan schools to produce ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 2:31 pm

Indonesia to launch 2026 Tourism Safety Program to bolster standards

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is set to launch the 2026 Tourism Safety Program across the country to strengthen ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 2:07 pm

National Education Day: Minister seeks sustainable education ecosystem

The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto emphasized the importance of developing ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 1:25 pm

Gov't ensures Garuda School inclusive for all country's best talents

Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie ensured that all schools within the Garuda ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 1:21 pm

Minister highlights Banyuwangi's breakthroughs in education

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Muti said Banyuwangi District, East Java, has introduced ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 1:15 pm

Visa Launches 'Agentic Ready' Program in Asia Pacific with Over 50 Partners - Advancing Agentic Commerce

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of its global Agentic Ready program in Asia ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 9:50 am

Explosion of bombs left over from strikes kills 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, reports say

A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran's security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, which is northwest of Tehran

The Hindu 2 May 2026 8:07 am

U.S. withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, U.S. officials say

Mr. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week after sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in talks to end the two-month-old war and that he did not see what exit strategy Washington was pursuing

The Hindu 2 May 2026 7:17 am

No fatalities reported in Cisokan hydropower project landslide: BPBD

The West Bandung Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) stated that it has so far received no reports of ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 4:05 am

Jakarta Police foil plot to disrupt May Day rally, seize molotov items

The Greater Jakarta Police has carried out early preventive measures against a number of rioter groups attempting to ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 3:52 am

Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with U.S.

He did not elaborate on what he saw as shortcomings in the proposal received by Pakistani mediators

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:05 pm

Israeli authorities taking 2 activists who led Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning

Protests in solidarity with the flotilla erupted across several capitals including in Rome, Athens and Istanbul.

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:03 pm

Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at Istanbul May Day rallies

Two groups were specially singled out in the citys European side after signalling their intention to march to Taksim Square, the scene of several anti-government protests in the past, which was sealed off overnight by police

The Hindu 1 May 2026 10:11 pm

Indonesia moves to standardize daycares following child abuse case

The Indonesian government is striving for collaboration in creating a one-stop-shop regulation to improve the quality ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 9:54 pm

DPR to set up command center to address agrarian reform resolution

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad stated that the DPR will establish a command ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 9:31 pm

Indonesia sends 2 TNI officers to monitor Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire

Two Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel were sent to Cambodia to carry out the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 9:07 pm

ILO Convention 188 'gift' from Prabowo to Indonesian fishing crews

The ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 188 through Presidential Regulation No. 25 of ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:44 pm

Minister urges stronger role for Human Rights Commission

Indonesias Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, has ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:39 pm

BNPT calls on youth to counter online radicalism

The National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) urged the youth to become agents of change in the digital space, urging ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 6:19 pm

Indonesia pushes 4.0 skills to strengthen manufacturing workforce

The government emphasized its focus on improving industrial workers competencies towards Industry 4.0 skills, as the ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:56 pm

Indonesia ratifies ILO Convention 188 to ensure fishers' protection

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 25 of 2026, ratifying International Labour ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:23 pm

Danantara buys ride-hailing shares to cut driver fees to 8 percent

The government, through Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara, has acquired shares in certain ride-hailing ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:14 pm

RI, Malaysia boost cooperation against transnational drug trafficking

Indonesia and Malaysia share responsibility for protecting the region from drug trafficking, Indonesias National ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:13 pm

May Day 2026: Prabowo pledges affordable housing near industrial areas

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to providing decent and affordable housing for workers. In his ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 3:59 pm

Comments that might hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Assam CMs remarks

By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Bangladesh on Thursday asked India to avoid comments that might hurt bilateral ties after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made remarks on the repatriation of individuals from Assam. According to a reports, Bangladesh summoned acting Indian High Commissioner Pawan Badhe to the countrys Ministry of Foreign Affairs to formally [] The post Comments that might hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Assam CMs remarks appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 1 May 2026 3:12 pm

Oscar statuette for Mr. Nobody Against Putin goes missing on flight

The Russian director, Pavel Talankin, was forced to check the award into hold luggage on a flight from New York to Germany

The Hindu 1 May 2026 3:09 pm

May Day: Prabowo caps ride-hailing commissions at 8 percent

President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026, capping the commission fees that ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 2:36 pm

May Day: Prabowo unveils policies to boost workers welfare

President Prabowo Subianto announced a series of policies and directives to improve the welfare of Indonesian workers ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 2:14 pm

President Prabowo sets up task force on layoffs, labor welfare

President Prabowo Subianto said he has issued a presidential decree to establish a task force on layoffs mitigation and ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 1:33 pm

President Prabowo to open museum honoring labor activist Marsinah

President Prabowo Subianto said he will travel to Nganjuk, East Java, this month to inaugurate the Marsinah ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 1:26 pm

President Prabowo pushes completion of Manpower Bill this year

President Prabowo Subianto said he has instructed his ministers to work with the House of Representatives (DPR) to ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 1:15 pm

Prabowo targets welfare boost for 6 million fishermen

President Prabowo Subianto said the government aims to improve the welfare of 6 million fishermen through the ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 1:07 pm

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealands capital after a century-long absence

Today only about 70,000 kiwi are left across the country, with the population dropping 2% each year

The Hindu 1 May 2026 12:17 pm

May Day: Prabowo vows daycare access to boost workers welfare

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to expand access to daycare services for laborers in the near term, ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 11:44 am

Scotch Whisky tariffs set to ease, Trump says after royal visit

President Donald Trump says he is lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following a White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:13 am

President Prabowo joins workers at May Day rally in Jakarta

President Prabowo Subianto attended Indonesia's main 2026 May Day event at the National Monument (Monas) in Central ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 9:15 am

Prabowo tells TNI commanders to deliver benefits to people

President Prabowo Subianto urged Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) unit commanders to deliver tangible benefits to ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:55 am

Garuda Indonesia re-enters top 25 as turnaround gains pace

Garuda Indonesia re-entered the worlds top 25 airlines in 2026, signaling steady improvements in service and ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:48 am

Indonesia to restructure Danareksa into major asset manager

Indonesia has begun restructuring state-owned PT Danareksa to transform it into a focused asset management firm, with ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:22 am

Indonesia monitors seven citizens detained in Saudi Arabia

Indonesias consulate in Jeddah said it is following up on cases involving seven Indonesians detained by Saudi ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:09 am

Dudung sees Prabowo addressing workers at May Day rally

Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman said he is confident that President Prabowo Subianto will respond to ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:00 am

Estithmar Holding Reports 97% Surge YoY in Q1 2026 in Net Profit to QAR 333 Mn

-Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:58 am

INNIO and Net Zero Innovation Hub Deliver World-First 3 MW Demonstration of 100% Hydrogen Backup Power for Data Centers

-INNIO Group, together with the Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers, has completed a landmark, industry-first ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:30 am

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children

Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed continuing Israeli violations in south Lebanon

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 11:16 pm

Regional govtsurged to inspectdaycare centers after abuse case

Indonesias Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno urged regional governments to ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 10:16 pm

Middle Eastern countries seek stronger trade ties with RI: Minister

Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that Middle Eastern countries are showing strong interest in deepening ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 9:48 pm